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The effect of new regulations on the affordability of housing in Charlotte is the focus of a study released today by Johnson C. Smith University. The study, commissioned by the Piedmont Public Policy Institute, is titled “The Economic Consequences of Land-Use Regulations on Jobs, Families, Communities and Housing Affordability in Mecklenburg County.

The North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA) has awarded Johnson C. Smith University’s Communications and Marketing Department for excellence in planning and producing a press conference and media kits to announce a national event held on campus during the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Johnson C. Smith University’s Lamont Hinson has been elected the 2012-13 John Holley Sports Information Director of the Year by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. This is the first time Hinson has received this honor. His predecessor Kristene Kelly won the award in 2005.

Johnson C. Smith University awarded 252 degrees during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2013 on May 19.
Ambassador Andrew Young delivered the commencement address to the graduates, family and friends who packed Irwin Belk Stadium.

Johnson C. Smith University presented the Arch of Triumph award to four icons who have made great strides in the areas of civil rights, education, entertainment, philanthropy and healthcare. The awards were presented during the University’s fifth annual Arch of Triumph Gala on April 20.